Browsing by Author "Winfred Naamara"

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Factors Associated With Alcohol Dependence Among Adult Male Clients in Butabika Hospital, Uganda
(Routledge, 2014-08-21) Winfred Naamara; Wilson Winston Muhwezi
Alcohol dependence is among the leading causes of psychiatric morbidity the world over, and it is estimated that there are more than 63 million males with alcohol-dependence-related disorders (World Health Organization, 2004). In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), alcohol dependence is known to be related to risky sexual behaviors and depressive disorders in males (Institute of Medicine, 2010; Pitso & Obot, 2011). In Uganda, a country of more than 32 million people, alcohol dependence is among the main causes of psychiatric morbidity (Ministry of Health in Uganda, 2005). Historically, alcoholic beverages such as beer have often been used to bind different Ugandan cultures together and during celebrations of important events such as marriages (Wolf, Busza, Bufumbo, & Witworth, 2006). Uganda not only lacks a clear national alcohol policy, but has weak and poorly enforced laws, thereby providing a fertile ground foran increase in the availability and accessibility of alcohol (Uganda Youth Development Link, 2008). Many households are involved in informal alcohol production for income purposes, resulting in alcohol being easily available at the household level (Holmila, Makela, & Osterberg, 2011).
Family Caregivers’ Perceptions of Schizophrenia and Community Members’ Attitudes Toward Patients and Their Family Caregivers
(Routledge, 2025-01-09) Winfred Naamara; Justus Twesigye; Byamah Brian Mutamba; Wilson Winstons Muhwezi
Schizophrenia is a complex disorder with no known single cause which makes family caregivers of patients to develop their own perceptions and interpretations of the condition. We aimed to find out family caregivers’ perceptions and how they influence their treatment seeking behavior as well as attitudes of community members toward family caregivers and their patients. Qualitative data were collected from 24 family caregivers, of patients with schizophrenia who were residents of Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Findings indicated that family caregivers accepted schizophrenia as a chronic medical condition that could only be treated in a hospital. Community members got used to seeing patients with schizophrenia and accepted them with their family caregivers as part of their community. Study findings provide important information that could be used by social workers, other mental health workers and policy-makers to strengthen service delivery and mobilization of social support for family caregivers and their patients with schizophrenia.
Forms of Social Support Received by Family Caregivers of Patients With Schizophrenia in Sub-saharan African Urban Settings: An Integrative Review of Literature
(Routledge, 2023) Winfred Naamara; Justus Twesigye; Wilson Winstons Muhwezi; Sherphard Chidarikire
An integrative review was conducted to identify and describe forms of social support received by family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia in Sub-Saharan African urban settings. Sub- Saharan African region comprises of 49 countries and covers the area of the African continent that lies south of the Sahara. A search was performed in data bases of PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL, and resulted in a total of 1,155 articles which were screened for inclusion, and 20 articles remained for review. Findings revealed that family caregivers received social support of different forms with emotional social support being the most frequently received. Findings provide essential insights that can be used by mental health practitioners and policy makers for strengthening social support networks for family caregivers in urban settings.